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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1969
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation. It operates from 425 Main Street in Bennington Vermont 05201 and serves as the local newspaper for the area.
The 91st Congress broke camp after 11% weary months. It achieved some reforms in the tax bill and draft system but failed to deliver a fuller overhaul. It showed reluctance to expand welfare proposals and resisted broad military and foreign policy prerogatives, earning two cheers.
Editorial Research Reports by James G. Phillips notes northeastern states pay high monthly electric bills. National utility rate increase requests total over $500 million. New York leads at 19.04, with Vermont and others near 16 dollars. West of the Mississippi pays more than average. the Northeast confronts strong customer opposition to hikes.
The article explains cautious optimism for achieving controlled fusion to generate electricity, noting hydrogen based fuel, fewer wastes than fission, and vast deuterium and tritium supplies. It cites near-term challenges, magnetic confinement needs, and international testing, with hopeful signs from Soviet results. A Chicago Tribune quip follows.
Editorial argues higher electric bills while reliability declines, as utilities seek over $500 million in rate increases amid aging capacity. It cites rising demand, limited interconnection, and regulatory pushback from environmental and consumer groups, noting outages since 1965 and looming shortages in New York City.
A reader in The Banner argues that visiting skiers cause more winter accidents due to speeding and unfamiliarity with snow tires. He notes personal minor crashes and urges cautious driving, urging readers to compare accident reports for out-of-state cars.
In a brisk morning, compare outside temperature to a bird’s internal heat and learn why suet and seeds keep chickadees thriving. Gather suet from markets, use safe winded nets, and provide grit and shelter. Avoid metal near birds, ensure steady feeding, and explain long term care to prevent starvation during storms.
An old industrial reporter examines Bernadette Devlin’s call for factories in Derry and argues she misunderstands how industry grows. The piece contrasts her anti establishment stance with Northern Ireland’s real investment by German, British, and American firms, noting Devlin’s focus on protests over planning and economic development.
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